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I don’t like this. I don’t understand how company’s can make such drastically different versions of the same tea but they can and this is not one of the better ones. I am finding it very bland. Even the base doesn’t have much going on. However, at the end of the sip, a punch of fake cherry flavor pops up (I am guessing that’s supposed to be the grenadine) but it is like a fleeting touch of cough syrup that coats your tongue and stays behind. I should mention this could have been brewed improperly as I set a timer and never pressed start so I am unsure of how long it steeped for but as it is, I am not looking forward to having this again.

Sipping on this tasty brew from my carry mug while at work and it’s delicious, as always. I am always hesitant when I take this out of the package because the base smells so strong and it makes me fear it will take over but it never does. Banana and coconut swirl together beautifully to make a yummy cup of tea each time.

I made this more than 12 hours ago in my carry mug and just remembered about it now. It is still warm so yay for efficient thermoses! I am especially happy because this is the last I have of this blend and it would have been really hard to not get to enjoy it. As it is now, I am savoring every last sip of the sweet but toasty deliciousness. I will definitely see this again because it is awesome and I will definitely miss it now that its gone. Thank you Cavocorax for sharing!! 168.

Oh no! I never tried this as a latte. Well, I guess I have to get more of it now :P

I first had this when it was initially released in stores a couple months back but unfortunately I was sick at the time so I never really tasted it. I did, however, pick up a small sample which I finally got to try this evening. I dumped the whole thing into my gravity steeper so I could ice it. The result is a very sweet, fruity tea. I could see how pomegranate plays a role in this but mostly I am picking out apple and blackberry leaves. I am not really getting the tartness that others have spoke of too much though the sweetness does mellow at the end of the sip. It’s not a bad tea but it isn’t one I really need to have around either so this is the end for me and this tea. 169.

I wanted to try experimenting with this instead of having it my usual way – hot and plain. I opted for an easy option of adding a touch of milk to the hot brew. I thought it would add a nice creaminess to the dessert flavors of the cup. However, when I opened the fridge, I realized we only had vanilla almond milk since we have not replaced the milk we lost when our fridge gave up on life last week. Oh, and I did not get around to drinking this until it completely cooled since I forgot about it while I cleaned my room. So now I am sipping on a cold cup of Kaylee sweetened with vanilla almond milk and I just don’t think I am a fan.

The almond flavor is too strong and it is competing with every other element in the mug. Unfortunately, the only thing that is strong enough to stand out is rose. Consequently it is a weird combination of strong rose and sweet nut. I like this tea but I don’t like it prepped like this and now I know. 170.

This tastes like a toned down hibby drink. I suppose it’s berry but it’s a very tart berry and I’m just not loving it.

My first few sips of this was all creamy vanilla but that subsided quickly leaving behind a heavily floral/semi-drying blerg taste. Sorry Memily but this isn’t for me. Still I am grateful for the chance to try it so thank you for the share :)

The most prominent flavor notes are sweet potato and mate and it is making for a weird blend. I am not getting much of the chocolate or vanilla which is disappointing. However, the sweet potato provides a nice fall-time element to the cup. It is an alright tea but I find myself craving Lupicia’s Sweet Potato tea instead for that particular flavor. Anyways, thank you Roswell Strange for sharing. It’s a nice cup and I would drink it again if I came across it but this isn’t something I would seek out. 172.

It is just barely past midnight here but it feels like 2am to me. A couple of hours ago I actually dozed off while sitting upright with my laptop on my lap, my television on, and my bedroom light shining bright above me. It wasn’t until my laptop started sliding that I woke with a start and realized what had happened. I guess its just one of those days so I will try to get this tasting note out before I actually pass out for the night.

I made this in my carry mug, just because, and so luckily, despite being made hours ago, it is still hot (well warm since it was brewed in 175F water for 2 minutes) Yay for thermoses!

First thing I noticed was this tea has a strong apricot smell. That’s certainly a good thing. As for taste, I didn’t expect much but this is really flavorful. Wow. The first sip was vegetal but in the best way possible – creamy yet fresh and verging on corn/hay/wheat territory. That doesn’t sound quite so appetizing but it works. As I continue to sip however, the apricot takes over while blending perfectly with the vegetal base. At the end of each sip, I notice the roastiness of the hojicha which is just enough to keep things interesting while not taking over the blend. All of this is woven together beautifully by a rich vanilla sweetness. Honestly, I had no interest in this blend apart from its namesake but now I could see myself actually wanting more of this in the future. Thank you Roswell Strange for forcing me to try this by sending me a sample because this isn’t one I would have picked up on my own. 173.

In other news, the carry mug tipped over and some of the tea spilled out onto my leg. Given the tingling sensation I now feel, I can confirm that the Davids Carry Mug is indeed successful at keeping tea hot. Anyways, good night steepster! To bed with me…